theater

I can’t let my patients see

I almost broke down in the theater tonight.
I fought back tears as the main character tried to navigate a confusing, capricious world.
I fought back tears when his parents argued about how best to care for him.
I fought back tears as he bravely sought answers to tough questions.
I almost broke down in the theater tonight.

I started an elective in Palliative Care last week.
I remained supportive but stoic as my patients tried to navigate a confusing, capricious existence.
I remained supportive but stoic when their families worried how to best care for their loved ones.
I remained supportive but stoic as they bravely sought answers to tough questions.
I started an elective in Palliative Care last week.

I almost broke down in the theater tonight.
I can’t let my patients see.

It’s the only model I have learned.
This is how a doctor behaves.

Right?